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The Protectors

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British television series

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It sits within the topics 1970s British drama television series, 1972 British television series debuts and 1974 British television series endings.

Its subject is documented across 7 Wikipedia language editions.

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The Protectors is a British television series, an action thriller created by Gerry Anderson. It was Anderson's second TV series using live actors as opposed to electronic marionettes, and also his second to be firmly set in contemporary times. It was also the only Gerry Anderson produced television series that was not of the fantasy or science fiction genres. It was produced by Lew Grade's ITC Entertainment production company. Despite not featuring marionettes or any real science fiction elements, The Protectors became one of Anderson's most popular productions, easily winning a renewal for a second season. A third season was in the planning stages when the show's major sponsor pulled out, forcing its cancellation. The Protectors first aired in 1972 and 1973, and ran to 52 episodes over two series, each 25 minutes long - making it one of the last series of this type to be produced in a half-hour format. It starred Robert Vaughn as Harry Rule, Nyree Dawn Porter as the Contessa Caroline di Contini, and Tony Anholt as Paul Buchet. Episodes often featured prominent guest actors.

Aired
1972–1974
Seasons
2 · 52 episodes
Status
Ended
Created by
Gerry Anderson
Network
Associated Television
Genres
Action & Adventure, Crime, Drama

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Country of origin
United Kingdom
Original language
English language
Cast member
Yasuko Nagazumi
Composer
John Cameron
Production company
ITC Entertainment
Narrative location
London
Duration
25
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original broadcaster
ITV
number of seasons
2
number of episodes
52
start time
1972-09-29
distributed by
ITC Entertainment
end time
1974-03-15
set in environment
island
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